Imperialism: is best defined as the expansion of a nation's authority by territorial conquest establishing economic and political powers in other countriesIn more simple terms, imperialism is empire building.
Economic Motives: This included the desire to make money, to expand foreign trade, to create new product markets, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods. Political Motives: These were motives for a nation to gain power, compete with other European countries, to expand territory, to exercise military force, to gain prestige by winning colonies, and to boost national pride and security. Religious Motives: A nation's desire to spread Christianity, protect European missionaries, spread European values and moral beliefs, education peoples of other cultures, and to end slave trade in Africa. Exploratory Motives: These were based on the desire to explore the unknown, conduct scientific research and medical research, to go on adventures, and to investigate uncharted territory.
European points of view:
Through the eyes of a European, they thought they were bettering lives by administrating their own beliefs in culture, religion, and rules. They truly believed they were above everyone else and that what they were pursuing was the right thing to do. Europeans thought whites were superior to non-whites, and white Europeans were considered more fit in the struggle for survival (Social Darwinism). They believed Christianity was the only true religion. Because these Europeans had such strong beliefs in which they forced upon everyone else, this would only lead to controversy.
Subjugated points of view:
Those subjugated to European rule were not too fond of imperialism, to say the least. They felt extremely inferior to the Europeans considering how racist and forceful they acted. The Europeans did not even treat these people like human beings, so they had quire a different perspective on imperialism. Many felt that their heritage and culture was ta ken away from them, and did not like the fact that they could no longer practice their own religion anymore. So while the Europeans thought they were doing good by this imperialism, those being subjugated felt differently.
Europe quickly became one of the most powerful countries in the world. They were developing new technologies and medicine, building a stronger government, and their navies and armies became dominant. With all of these advantages at hand, it was not too challenging for Europe to enforce their rules among other countries. The more dynamic Europe developed into, the more weak other countries became.
Due to imperialism, there were both positive and negative effects on the countries. The positive effects were that the countries were able to have improved technology such as roads, railroads, education, medicine, and forms of communication. Improvements in sanitation and medicine reduced the spread of disease while advances in farming led to a growth in their economy. There were also unfortunately some negative effects. This included racism and Anti-Semitism. The white men were superior to non-whites which obviously led to conflict. Countries could no longer practice their own religion, because Europe only believed in Christianity. Finally, the smaller colonies in nations were the ones doing the hard labor and not getting paid for any of their work. It would be an understatement to call that unfair. People today are still fighting between the country of Uganda which is a direct result of imperialism.
Imperialism: is best defined as the expansion of a nation's authority by territorial conquest establishing economic and political powers in other countriesIn more simple terms, imperialism is empire building.
Economic Motives: This included the desire to make money, to expand foreign trade, to create new product markets, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods.
Political Motives: These were motives for a nation to gain power, compete with other European countries, to expand territory, to exercise military force, to gain prestige by winning colonies, and to boost national pride and security.
Religious Motives: A nation's desire to spread Christianity, protect European missionaries, spread European values and moral beliefs, education peoples of other cultures, and to end slave trade in Africa.
Exploratory Motives: These were based on the desire to explore the unknown, conduct scientific research and medical research, to go on adventures, and to investigate uncharted territory.
European points of view:
Through the eyes of a European, they thought they were bettering lives by administrating their own beliefs in culture, religion, and rules. They truly believed they were above everyone else and that what they were pursuing was the right thing to do. Europeans thought whites were superior to non-whites, and white Europeans were considered more fit in the struggle for survival (Social Darwinism). They believed Christianity was the only true religion. Because these Europeans had such strong beliefs in which they forced upon everyone else, this would only lead to controversy.
Subjugated points of view:
Those subjugated to European rule were not too fond of imperialism, to say the least. They felt extremely inferior to the Europeans considering how racist and forceful they acted. The Europeans did not even treat these people like human beings, so they had quire a different perspective on imperialism. Many felt that their heritage and culture was ta ken away from them, and did not like the fact that they could no longer practice their own religion anymore. So while the Europeans thought they were doing good by this imperialism, those being subjugated felt differently.
Europe quickly became one of the most powerful countries in the world. They were developing new technologies and medicine, building a stronger government, and their navies and armies became dominant. With all of these advantages at hand, it was not too challenging for Europe to enforce their rules among other countries. The more dynamic Europe developed into, the more weak other countries became.
Due to imperialism, there were both positive and negative effects on the countries. The positive effects were that the countries were able to have improved technology such as roads, railroads, education, medicine, and forms of communication. Improvements in sanitation and medicine reduced the spread of disease while advances in farming led to a growth in their economy. There were also unfortunately some negative effects. This included racism and Anti-Semitism. The white men were superior to non-whites which obviously led to conflict. Countries could no longer practice their own religion, because Europe only believed in Christianity. Finally, the smaller colonies in nations were the ones doing the hard labor and not getting paid for any of their work. It would be an understatement to call that unfair. People today are still fighting between the country of Uganda which is a direct result of imperialism.
Works Cited:
http://www.smplanet.com/imperialism/toc.html
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/imperialism/index.cfm